LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) announced today that it signed a significant
contract with ENAMC (National Company of Measurement and Control
Instruments), which is located in Algeria. Under this contract, the
companies will deploy the large-scale, C&I advanced data collection
system over the next 18-months to support the modernization of the
electricity network and enable commercial and industrial clients to
better manage their electricity consumption.
ENAMC, a subsidiary of Sonelgaz (the national company of electricity and
gas, responsible for the whole generation, transmission and distribution
of electricity and gas in Algeria), will use Itron smart metering
technology at 58 distribution centers across the country. ENAMC will
locally produce tens of thousands of meters. Itron will also supply the
associated modems, and each center will be equipped with Itron's data
collection system and the IT servers required to run the system.
Both ENAMC and Itron are delighted with the signing of this contract,
which initiates a fruitful collaboration in a growing market. Their
collaboration is the beginning of a long-term partnership between the
two companies.
"Itron is proud to be selected by ENAMC to contribute to modernizing
Algeria's commercial and industrial metering system. ENAMC's and Itron's
teams are joining forces to ensure this project is a success," said
William Hosono, managing director, Itron Electricity Southern European
and AFM (French-speaking Africa).
About Itron:
Itron is a leading provider of energy and water resource management
solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer
end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and thermal
energy measurement and control technology; communications systems;
software; and professional services. With more than 9,000 employees
doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to
responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To
realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.
Itron, Inc.
Sharelynn Moore, Vice President, Corporate
Communications, 509-891-3524
sharelynn.moore@itron.com
or
Lynn
Collins, +33 5 49 62 70 46
Lynn.Collins@itron.com
or
Edelman
Solène
Delorme, +33 1 56 69 75 90
solene.delorme@edelman.com
Source: Itron, Inc.
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